Psychiatry and Psychology

Stereotyping

An oversimplified perception or conception especially of persons, social groups, etc.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An oversimplified perception or conception especially of persons, social groups, etc.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Stigmatization

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Indexing Annotation

includes both person using stereotypic thinking & person or group being stereotyped; do not confuse with STEREOTYPED BEHAVIOR

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History Note

1981

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Previous Indexing

  • Stereotyped Behavior (1973-1980)

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  1. F01.100w.920w
  2. F01.145.813w.854w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Stereotyping. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013240. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013240
  2. Stereotyping. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotype
  3. Stereotyping. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q167172